My main source for buying the black series figures has been fleebay as nearly all the figures I'm interested in are not available from everyday shops.I've very concerned about bootleg figures and from what I have read fleebay is bootleg city. I've researched how to spot a fake, and the information has saved me from wasting my money, but I've found purchasing joblots of figures a cheaper way to get the higher priced figures.Has anyone any advice how to spot a bootleg from a photo, boxed or loose?Thanks

Www.staractionfigures.co.uk is the best place to purchase these figures, and for a reasonable price. The orange line Sandtrooper is currently available for a bargain £20. If you were looking for a genuine Darth Maul, then Niche gift shop on eBay had them cheap but not sure of the price now. If you don't mind damaged boxes then I think it was cheap.

There are a few fakes out there, mainly Darth Maul and Boba Fett. If it's cheap and from China or Taiwan it's fake.

There is also a black series collectors group on Facebook which is a great source of information and where you can pick up the older to figures for a reasonable price from fellow members.

Hey Arnold! I collect black series but looks like youve caught me just in time as i am trimming down my collection from the current wave if you are interested in any? Let me know if you want earlybird prices via pm before i put them up for sale\trade to the whole world in the modern for sale section! I am also clearing out alot of die cast elites. Both series are absolutly stunning, detailed and highly articulated! Speak soon matey,